Painting: Art of Abstract Black & White - Limited Palette
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Painting: The Art of Abstract Black & White Painting / Explorations of the Limited Palette
Instructor: Sheri Lee Robinson
Black is the color that results from the absence of light, or the complete absorption of visible light. Black was also one of the very first colors used in ancient cave paintings and there are many positive meanings associated with this powerful color. The color white has the unique ability to reflect and scatter all available wavelengths of light and was also used in ancient cave paintings! These two colors have a long history together and both have many exciting meanings and myths associated with them.In this bold new course, we will explore working with this truly limited palette in all of its wonderful glory...abstract style! Together, we will look to and learn about some of the great artists who took this limited palette to great heights: Franz Klein, Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock, Jay DeFeo, and more will all be explored and presented in a daily slideshow for your inspiration and pleasure.
Join me on this journey and prepare to make A LOT of Black and White art. See you in the studio! All levels welcome. No experience necessary.
All Levels
Thursdays, April 3 – June 12
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 11 sessions
$358 Members, $398 Guests
The Art of Abstract Black and White Painting - Explorations of the Limited PaletteInstructor: Sheri Robinson
Materials List
PAPER1- Canson XL or any brand 18”x24” 140lb/30 sheet Watercolor Paper pad.1-Canson XL 9”x12” or any brand 140lb/30 sheet Watercolor Paper pad.1- Mixed Media paper pad-any brand or sizeAt Least 3-10”x10” CanvasesAt least 3-16”x20” Canvases1-Large canvas of any sizeCANVAS and PAPER NOTE* I’m a firm believer in creating multiples so the more canvas or paper you have on hand, the better! You will be creating A LOT of art during the span of this course.1 sketchbook of any size-mixed media paper preferred
PAINTSeveral large tubes or bottles/jars of inexpensive black, white, gray and off white (Titanium Buff is a nice off-white) acrylic paint. Stock up...you will need it!
1 small set of student grade acrylic paint plus any additional acrylic paints you may have or want. Although the course is Black and White painting, I want you to have the option to dip into color if that is what you are feeling or if you are needing a break from limited palette work.Any art supplies you may have on hand that you want to work with-
Oil paints are fine as long as you bring and use no-odor paint thinner (Gamsol or Turpenoid)
OTHER1 set of student grade brushes or any brushes you may have that you want to work with.Black charcoal-any typeWhite charcoal-any typeKneaded eraser1 Black oil paint stick-any type1 White oil paint stick-any type1 Off While oil paint stick-any type1 small black india inkAn assortment of pens, pencils and any other drawing implements that you are attracted to: black, white, off-white and gray.Disposable palette pad or any palettePalette knives of varying sizes-metal preferred but plastic is okayAcrylic Painting medium (if desired)Heavy bodied acrylic modeling paste additive1 small bottle of Modge Podge collaging glueApronTABLE COVER-very important (I like the fitted 8’ ones - your work table must be covered.Latex type gloves if desired
I will also have a few supplies on hand at every class to throw into the mix!
Thank you!
Course Medium
Painting
Location
Studio 5 at BBAC Campus
Instructor
Sheri Robinson